Orbea Terra
Gravel riders. Orca if you want road race; Occam if you want MTB trail.
Orbea gravel: stable, mounts, and a calmer chart than Orca. It wants mixed surfaces and longer days.
Gravel riders. Orca if you want road race; Occam if you want MTB trail.
Orbea gravel: stable, mounts, and a calmer chart than Orca. It wants mixed surfaces and longer days.
Gravel racers who want Pinarello handling on dirt.
Pinarello gravel. Race-leaning, distinctive tubes, not a bikepacking mule.
| Measurement |  KonaLibre 2019 | KonaLibre 2018 |  OrbeaTerra 2022 |  PinarelloGrevil F 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 580 | 580 | 596+16 | 590+10 |
| Reachmm | 389 | 389 | 398+9 | 396+7 |
| Head tube angle° | 71.0 | 71.0 | 72.0+1.0 | 72.0+1.0 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.2−0.3 | 73.0−0.5 |
| Chainstaymm | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1048 | 1048 | 1058+10 | 1058+10 |
| BB dropmm | 74 | 74 | 76+2 | 76+2 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — | — |
| Part | Libre 54 | Libre 54 | Terra L | Grevil F 530 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 90 mm |
| Bar | 420 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 400 mm |
| Crank | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 175 mm | 170 mm |
Conclusion. The Kona Libre AL shines as a reliable bikepacking option at a fair price thanks to its surefooted, stable ride and its countless mounting points.
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